NEWS
Denmark faces a heightened terrorist threat, according to the annual assessment by the Center for Terror Analysis (CTA). While the overall threat level remains at “serious” (level four on a five-point scale), the CTA warns of a more acute threat within that level. This intensification is primarily driven by two factors: perceived violations of Islam and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The CTA predicts these dynamics will likely continue to pose a risk in 2024.
Source: PET
SITUATION ANALYSIS
Several incidents in 2023 contributed to the heightened threat. Public reactions to perceived offenses against Islam and the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict fueled concerns. Danish authorities even arrested individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack potentially linked to Hamas in December 2023.
CHALLENGES
- Radicalization: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and grievances related to Islam pose a significant risk of radicalization, potentially leading to violence within Denmark or against Danish interests abroad.
- Globalized Threat: Social media and rapid information sharing can quickly elevate local incidents in Denmark to a global scale. It can potentially inspire attacks by extremist groups worldwide. This interconnectedness makes the threat landscape more complex.
- Evolving Extremism: Anti-authority extremism is becoming more multifaceted, fueled by various conspiracy theories. This erodes trust in institutions and potentially leads to violence against individuals.
WHY iCOGNATIVE?
iCognitive leverages neuroscience by measuring brainwave activity in response to specific stimuli. Investigators can input confidential information into the technology. During the test, suspects are then shown carefully chosen stimuli, which may include images, videos, or text excerpts. By analyzing their brainwave patterns, iCognitive might identify individuals who show signs of recognition or engagement with the presented information. iCognative could be a valuable tool in combating this evolving threat landscape:
- Identifying Radicalization: iCognitive could assess individuals at risk of radicalization by analyzing their brainwave patterns in response to extremist rhetoric or propaganda.
- Investigating Networks: By analyzing brainwave patterns of suspects in response to stimuli related to the group or the planned attack, it might reveal connections or hidden knowledge even if not explicitly confessed.
- Disinformation Campaigns: iCognitive has the potential to analyze the brainwaves of individuals exposed to disinformation campaigns. This could help identify their effectiveness and inform strategies to counter them.
By offering insights into potential radicalization, hidden connections within extremist networks, and the impact of disinformation, iCognitive could be a powerful tool for Danish authorities in mitigating the evolving terrorist threat.
Source: Brainwave Science